REGISTRATION
INFORMATION NIGHT
FOR
RISING 9th GRADE STUDENTS
AND PARENTS
QUINCE ORCHARD HIGH SCHOOL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015
Agenda
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WELCOME
COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
REGISTRATION PROCESS
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
QUESTIONS
QOHS Administration
Carole Working
Principal
Ronnie Heller
Assistant Principal
Brandi Heckert
Assistant Principal
Carla McNeal
Assistant Principal
Jeffrey Shaw
Assistant Principal
Counseling Office
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
(301) 840-4650
Becky Smolen, Secretary
LAST NAME
COUNSELOR
A – Cap
Ms. Myers
Caq – For
Ms. Jimenez
Fos – Ji
Ms. Elahi
Jj– McC
Ms. Fang
McD – Ng
Mr. Mullaney
Nh – Sand (grades 10-12)
Ms. Gaston
Nh – Sand (grade 9)
Mr. Awkard
Sane – Sta (grade 9
Ms. Goldstein
Stb – Zz
Mr. Prather
ESOL Counselor
Tatiana Teixeira
Graduation Requirements
SUBJECT
MINIMUM # OF
CREDITS
English
4
Social Studies
3
• US History
•NSL Government
•Modern World History
Science
3
•Biology
•Physical Science
Mathematics
4
•Algebra
•Geometry
Physical Education
1
Health
.5 (10th grade)
Fine Arts
1
Technology
1
Graduation Requirements
Program Completer Options
2 credits of
foreign language
or
Child Development
(3 Credits +
internship)
Career Completer
Programs
or
Career
Development Program
CISCO (2 Credits +
internship)
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a
minimum of 22 credits
75 Student
Service
Learning Hours
(SSL Hours)
Pass Maryland High
School Assessments
(HSA) and/or PARCC
•Algebra
•Biology
•English 10
•Government
Middle School Registration
Middle School
QOHS
Counselor Visit:
Cards Completed
and Collected By:
Lakelands MS
January 23
February 2
Roberto Clemente
MS
January 23
February 3
Ridgeview MS
January 22
February 9
Recommendations
• Teacher recommendations are indicated
on registration form.
• If you would like your child to be placed in
a different level, please speak with the
current teacher or the resource teacher.
• Write letter of request and attach to
registration card.
Scheduling Timeline
August:
April
Schedule conflicts
resolved
June
March:
May:
July:
All course requests
entered into
database
Course selections
sent home
Master schedule
finalized
Course Decisions
• Regarding recommendations: Open
enrollment exists for honors and AP
courses. Students need to be aware of the
expectations and time commitment of the
courses chosen.
• Be sure that alternative elective courses
are listed in the event that a student is not
able to take the requested courses listed.
Registration Directions
• USE PENCIL and
please print clearly.
• Select courses for
BOTH semesters (14
total) AND two
alternative classes.
• Provide course title
and course number
for each selection.
• Complete personal
information with
current information.
• Feel free to consult
with current teachers
and counselors to
determine
appropriate classes.
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Talk with your
student as you
choose classes.
Plan for Success
• Consider post-high school plans and what
is needed to fulfill these plans.
• Enroll in challenging courses.
• Get help when needed.
• Develop good study habits.
• Take advantage of school resources, such
as tutoring with teachers and qualified
students.
Extracurricular Activities
Eligibility is an
unweighted GPA
of 2.0 and no
more than one E
Get Involved!!! QO has many options so you
can definitely find something that suits your
interests!
You must have a
completed physical
from your doctor to
try out for any
sports team
If you don’t like sports,
we have lots of other
activities, such as music,
theater, SGA, and
Best Buddies!
U-Md. Fall 2014 Profile
Applications received: 25,000+
Number of Freshman spots: 3,982
Average Weighted GPA: 4.12
SAT 25th – 75th Percentile: 1250-1400 (out of 1600)
ACT 25th – 75th Percentile: 28-32 (out of 36)
Source: http://www.umd.edu
•AP Certificate
•AP Arts Scholar
•AP Social Studies Scholar
•AP Distinguished Scholar
AP Arts Scholar Program
Complete a series of 5 courses in an arts area
(art, music or computer science)
which culminates in an AP experience.
AP Arts Scholar Program – Visual Art
5 courses, including AP Studio Art and AP Art History
AP Arts Scholar Program – Music
4 vocal/instrumental ensembles
or 2 general music classes and 2 vocal/instrumental ensembles
and AP Music Theory
AP Arts Scholar Program – Computer Science
1. A total of 5 Computer
Science courses, including,
Programming 1 and 2
2. Take the AP exam for
Programming 2.
5 courses, including AP Programming 2
AP Social Studies Scholar Program
1. A total of 5 Computer
Science courses, including,
Programming 1 and 2
2. Take the AP exam for
Programming 2.
4 Social Studies AP courses and Quest
AP Distinguished Scholar Program
1. Complete AP NSL by the 10th grade with a grade of C or higher.
2. Complete 2 AP classes during the 11th grade, one of which must be in English or Math
with a grade of C or higher.
3. Complete 3 additional AP classes during 12th grade with a grade of C or higher.
4. Participate in at least 5 AP exams during high school.
AP Classes offered at QOHS
A National Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM) program
9th
Introduction
to
Engineering
Design
10th
11th
11th or 12th
12th
Principles of
Engineering
Digital
Electronics
Biological
Engineering
Engineering
Design and
Development
1
2
9th
10th
11th
12th
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Math
Math
Math
Math
US History
NSL
Social Studies
Social Studies
Science or
Foreign Language
P.E.
Science
Science
Science
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
PLTW
Specialization
Course
PLTW
Engin. Design/Dev.
PLTW
IED
PLTW
POE
PLTW
Digital Electronics
3
4
5
6
7
Signature Arts
Signature Arts
Signature Arts
Signature Arts
Signature Arts
NOTE: In order to complete this course work, Health to be taken over the Summer,
or possibly limit to only 3 Social Studies or Science credits
Scope of Course
Semester 1: Pre-Columbian America to
Civil War/Reconstruction
Semester 2: Post Civil War America to the Present
Qualifications:
 Self-Motivated and Self-Controlled
 Self-Advocating
 Read at, or above, grade level
 IEP/504/ESOL with ability to
self- accommodate
High interest in U.S. History
Skill Development
 Note Taking
 Document Analysis
 Historical Writing
(DBQ & FRQ)
TEXT: The American Pageant, Kennedy (14th “AP” Edition)
Questions?
THANK YOU.